# EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
> MSHA accident `220212780013` · 09/07/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 6.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602661](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602661)
## Narrative

Ee was changing a tire on an UG haul truck. The section repair that was installed blew out, causing ee concussion injury to head, ears, torso. Ee was seen at ER, CT negative for acute injury, ee released to full duty. Ee complained of ongoing symptoms that were determined occupational on 10/4/21, and put off work, prompting this report.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*